Ancestry Library Edition Basics

This class is provided by Proquest. This class will be offered again if the time is not convenient. CEU’s are not available for this training. Please contact a Digital Resources Coordinator at the South Dakota State Library via email if you have any questions or want to discuss training options.

Length: 1 hour

Location: online

Audio: toll-free telephone or voice over ip (via computer speakers)

One of the most important genealogical collections available today, Ancestry Library Edition (ALE) contains thousands of databases, billions of names, and newly updates search options, results pages, and image viewer! It has unparalleled coverage of the United States and the United Kingdom, including census, vital, church, court, and immigration records, as well as record collections from Canada and other areas. Join an online session with one of our trainers to get an introduction to the basics of the platform and contents. This course covers basic content, functions, and features of, as well as tips for using Ancestry Library Edition (ALE). We will also try to answer any questions and show you how to access support, including help pages and documentation. The session is scheduled for 60 minutes to cover:

Broad content review

Browse and search functions of various collections, including Census, Immigration, and Military records